Amazon Recall Alert: Urgent Pullback of Popular Gadget—Check Your Order Now

Consumers Urged to Stop Using INIU BI-B41 Power Banks Sold on Amazon The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a nationwide recall of about 210,000 INIU 10,000 mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41, after 15 overheating incidents—including 11 fires—that caused three minor burn injuries and roughly $380,000 in property damage. The units, sold exclusively on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022 for around $18, contain lithium-ion batteries that can ignite without warning. How to Identify the Recalled Device • Look for the paw-print LED logo on the front and the model number “BI-B41” on the back. • Only serial numbers 000G21, 000H21, 000I21 and 000L21 are affected. • Both black and blue casings are included in the recall. Immediate Action for Amazon Shoppers 1. Stop using the power bank and keep it away from flammable materials. 2. Visit INIU’s recall portal (iniushop.com/pages/recall-b41) to verify your serial number and register for a full refund. 3. Do not dispose of lithium-ion batteries in household trash; contact local hazardous-waste facilities for safe disposal, as recommended by CPSC. Additional Amazon Product Recalls This Week • Crayola “pip-Cubes” magnetic building kits—about 9,400 sets—were recalled after officials warned that loose high-powered magnets pose a life-threatening ingestion hazard. • KTEBO children’s LCD writing tablets were pulled for violating safety standards on button-cell battery compartments, which can expose kids to serious injuries if swallowed, according to a separate CPSC bulletin. • HydroJug 14-ounce sport tumblers marketed for children were also flagged for potential choking risks, adding to a growing list of Amazon recalls affecting holiday shoppers. Why Amazon Recalls Are Rising Holiday e-commerce surges push thousands of third-party gadgets onto Amazon’s marketplace, and many bypass brick-and-mortar safety vetting. Lithium-ion electronics, toys with small parts or powerful magnets, and kitchenware with faulty seals dominate December recall notices. Staying alert can prevent fire, burn, and ingestion injuries. Tips to Protect Your Family • Activate Amazon’s “Product Safety Alerts” in your account settings to receive instant recall notifications. • Register new electronics with the manufacturer so you can be contacted directly about safety issues. • Before gifting, cross-check toys and devices on CPSC.gov or Recalls.gov for any open recalls. • Dispose of damaged lithium-ion batteries at certified e-waste or household-hazard centers. Bottom Line If you own an INIU BI-B41 power bank—or any recently recalled product—stop using it immediately and follow refund or replacement instructions. Quick action helps avoid injuries and property loss while signaling manufacturers to prioritize safer designs.